Application Development

The Hidden Costs of AI-Assisted Mainframe Development

Jennifer Nelson, CEO of Izzi Software, makes the case for cautious skepticism when using new approaches to debug

CNX Rolls Out Robust AI Capabilities With Valence 6.4, the Low-Code Platform for IBM i

Valence now writes code from conversational prompts, helping IBM i shops close the skills gap.

IBM Bob Is Here

The platform-neutral, AI-driven IDE became generally available March 24 as IBM highlighted early case studies

A ‘Grayframer’ Comes to Terms With ‘Vibe Coding’

Even if AI writes the code, humans still have to understand it, veteran mainframer Bruce McKnight reasons

Future-Proofing IBM i – The New Path to Modernization and Long-Term Durability

Long-term utility and durability form the bedrock of IBM i systems in today’s enterprise landscape. These platforms have powered mission-critical operations for decades, delivering unmatched reliability and scalability. Yet, as business demands evolve, modernization – rather than outright replacement – remains key to utilizing its full potential. This modernization approach follows incremental, low-disruption sprints that […]

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The Nines Don’t Lie—But They’re Not the Whole Truth

The mainframe platform is not the problem. So what is? Mark Schettenhelm, principal product manager at BMC, explores the question

Profound Logic Introduces Enterprise Agentic Coding Platform for Full Engineering Workflow on Complex Legacy Systems

Profound Logic announces CoderFlow, an enterprise-grade agentic coding platform designed to make exponential AI productivity gains achievable inside complex legacy systems.

A Decade of Development: The Open Mainframe Project and the Open Source Revolution

Founding members Steven Dickens, Len Santalucia and John Mertic reflect on the democratization of the mainframe ecosystem

Sweet Talking the Bot: Adventures in AI-Assisted Coding on IBM i

IBM i consultant Rick Flagler shares his experience using generative AI as a coding assistant, including a case study involving EDI

2026: The Year AI Affects All IBM i Users

IBM i CTO Steve Will previews what is sure to be a big year for AI on IBM i, including the release of IBM Bob and a focus on agents